Comments:1- 1888-O VAM-1B "Scarface". The mother of all Morgan Die breaks. This coin has a massive die break cutting right across Liberty's cheek. Typically found in baggy MS, most scarface coins apparently didn't circulate. Prices for this incredible naked-eye visible variety has exploded in recent years. This is a tremendously desirable coin with few samples available.2- The 1888-O VAM-1B comes in a number of stages, most of which are early die state (EDS) coins that are not "Scarface". Most of these EDS stages are worth much less than a true "Scarface". Before you buy a coin that a seller claims is a "Scarface", please do your research so that you know what you're really getting. The link to the VAMview issue that has the article on the Harrison Stages of the 1B is - http://www.ssdcvams.com/VAMview9.pdf

LVA Plate Photos:Additional Photos:
This photo shows a true "Scarface" with the die crack across the cheek:

The reverse is also interesting for the "bearded" appearance of the Eagle because of a die clash.

The VAM-1B also comes in an early die state (EDS), which has a few phases, including this one where the break stops near the dot between E and PLURIBUS
The EDS coins are worth much less than the LDSdie break across the face

Since we're on the subject, please note that the coins in the two slabs shown below are not "Scarface". These are the early die state (EDS) of the coin that becomes Scarface. They are collectible but are worth much less than a real Scarface. Even though one of the slabs actually uses the word "Scarface" on the slab, the key is still the word "EDS".